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Day 1  Arrive Moab
Guests are responsible for their own transport into Moab. 7:00 pm River Orientation and Welcome Dinner
Check in at the Gonzo Inn is any time after 4:00 pm. 5 PM meeting at the Rafting Office and orientation. A Welcome Dinner will be held at the Center Café (60 N 100 W).
The Gonzo Inn is located in the heart of downtown Moab (100 W 200 S). Moab, known as Utah’s Adventure Capitol, is the gateway to many different outdoor adventures. Nestled between the La Sal Mountains and the Canyonlands desert, Moab has everything you would expect in a medium sized town, plus rivers, mountains, wilderness, a wonderful mix of cultures, outdoor activities, nightlife and an amazing natural history.
The eclectic expression of southwest influences, retro 70’s and industrial era is entertaining and tantalizing to the senses. All rooms are uniquely decorated with superior furnishings, vibrant colors and hand-selected materials. This facility is completely non-smoking.
Room Description: King Suite with 1 King bed and a Queen Sized Pull-Out Couch in the sitting parlor.
Two TVs, wet bar, microwave, refrigerator and one Bath.
The 47 rooms, all of which feature a patio or balcony, provide each guest with comfortable furnishings and a fun and eclectic atmosphere. Best Available.

CATARACT CANYON TRIP     Class  III to V (during high water in May and June)
Oarboats and Motorized J-Rig. 96 river miles ...  29 rapids - dependiong on Lake Powell's elevation
Day 2  The expedition begins at 7:30 AM at the Sheri Griffith Expeditions office. We then drive a few miles south of Moab to the Potash boat ramp on the Colorado River, load the boats and head down stream. Once on the Colorado River, you will receive a river orientation and meet your other guides and fellows guests.
Within a short time we enter the spectacular landscape of Canyonlands National Park. Today is a lazy day on the river and you soon adjust to the relaxed pace. You’ll stop to hike as well as for lunch. Later in the day you will pass Dead Horse Point State Park where “Mission: Impossible 2” and “Thelma and Louise” were filmed.
Camps are on sandy beaches. The supply raft arrives at camp and creates a river lounge, restaurant and tent bungalows. Our professional river Chef begins the evening’s dining presentation. Enjoy a cool beverage on the riverbank in comfortable camp chairs. You’ll dine at sunset at linen clad tables.
Days 3 and 4  We depart every morning after a healthy hot breakfast. Camp attendants will take down the camp (including your tent bungalow) and off we go on the day’s adventure.
These first few days provide opportunities for extraordinary exploration. Some of the spectacular hikes may include Native American Ruins at Lathrup, a spring time waterfall at Indian Creek, and/or to the top of the Loop where the river takes a four mile bend onto itself enabling you to see both sides from 1,000 feet up! By the end of the third day, you will sense the anticipation of the group rising as the rapids near. On the afternoon of day 3 you will pass the confluence of the Green and Colorado Rivers. Here the Colorado doubles in size and force. This day you will get a chance to run a couple of smaller rapids before camp.
Day 5  After a healthy breakfast the guides take time to teach you how to enjoy the big rapids safely. Then the fun really begins. You will encounter rapids with names like Capsize, North Sea’s, Little Niagara, Satan’s Gut and Ben Hurt. As you continue downstream the rapids become more intense until you enter the Big Drops the steepest descent on the Colorado River. You complete the day’s run and relax on a sandy beach to recount the excitement. Traditionally, the last night of the river trip is “dress-up” night. Anything goes if you would like to participate. It is up to your imagination! This is a great way to celebrate the trip and near completion of your Mighty Colorado River adventure.
Day 6   After the whitewater, the Colorado River forces its way into Lake Powell and we motor off of the lake. On the last day we will view 2,000-foot cliffs and explore some lost side canyons no longer under Lake Powell. Once we arrive at the take out, you will be escorted up to a landing strip for the return flight to Moab. This is no ordinary flight back; this is a scenic flight over Canyonlands National Park and the river you just rafted ~ the perfect end to the perfect vacation. We’ll meet you at the airport and drive back to Moab where you will arrive at the hotel  by 6:30-7:00 PM (MDT). Overnight at the Gozo Inn.
Day 7  Departure

MAJESTIC CANYON TRIP    Class  II
Day 2 – Majestic Canyons Rafting- Learning about the Green River
Breakfast Gonzo Inn Continental Breakfast opens for breakfast at 6:00am.
6:00 am This morning clients will be transported from the hotel to the Moab Airport for their scenic flight to the put-in at Sand Wash. The flight is about 40 minutes long and flies over the canyons and river.
9:00 am The airplanes will land on a landing strip atop a butte over looking the river. Guests will be met by 2 of their guides, who load the bags into a van to be transported to the River. Guests have a choice to hike with one of the guides to the put-in, or take the van down to the river. This is not a difficult hike, but we will drop in elevation about 600 feet.
10:00 am Clients settle into the boats and begin their journey down river. The first 20 miles of the river are flat with the walls of the canyon growing around you with each mile passed. This morning you will see Sumners Amphitheater, and Tabyago Canyon which is home to a herd of wild Mustangs.
12:00 pm Enjoy a delicious lunch in your canyon dining room. The canyon walls are a beautiful, deep red which contrasts beautifully with the pristine blue sky that will be your ceiling for the next 5 days.
After lunch, we settle back onto the boats and continue down stream, where we will pass the iron-prowed skiff and the first rapid at Rock House canyon. We will also see Light House Rock named by John Wesley Powell on his 1869 exploration trip. This afternoon we will get a small taste of the smaller rapids.
4:00 pm We will pull off the river in early evening to camp for the night. The camp crew starts construction of the River Camp right away. Guests can sit back and relax with a drink or take a walk up the canyon with one of the Guides. The Green River here is warm and slow which is great for swimming.
A designated KID GUIDE will take the children on educational nature hikes or play fun beach games with them while parents either relax or join in the fun. We’ll bring out the sand toys for the kids to play on the beach building sand castles.
7:00 pm Dinner created by your river chef. Meals are wonderful combinations that fit well into the atmosphere of your canyon dining room. Children’s tastes are always taken into consideration, and all meals include KID FRIENDLY options. Vegetarian option is available by advance request. Beer or wine is available.
Note: Meals are served from a set daily menu, but you are welcome to request, in advance, special dishes or tell us if there are particular things you would prefer not to have.
River Camp—B, L, D
Accommodation:  River Camp. Your private tent bungalow will be set up for you upon arriving at camp each day. Tent bungalows include cots with pad, sleeping bag, sheet and pillow; table and tap light. A towel and washcloth are also provided so that you can “clean up” after your day on the river.
Note: There are no power sources along the river. Guests with medical equipment such as sleep apnea machines or oxygen re-circulators should be advised.
Day 3 – Majestic Canyons Rafting-Rapids Start  -- Flat Canyon Indian writing, First Rapids
7:00am-9:00am Breakfast is served in your canyon dining room. Wake to the smells of fresh coffee and a delicious breakfast cooking in the morning. As you eat, camp attendants will begin taking down the river camp and will prepare everything for the day’s journey.
This morning we will blow up the Inflatable Kayaks. These small inflatable rafts are manned by 1 or 2 guests with their double-ended paddles. There are no guides in these crafts. The IK's are a great way to get up close and personal with the whitewater.
We’ll also see Firewater Canyon, where a still was used to distill liquor in the early 1900’s.
12:00pm Gourmet Lunch in your canyon dining room. We’ll pull off river for a healthy lunch and possibly a short hike. Vegetarian option is available with advance notice. Beer or soda is available.
This afternoon we will stop for a hike in Flat Canyon, where there are amazing petroglyphs, ancient granaries and ample opportunities for learning about and pondering the lives of ancient peoples who inhabited this land.
Right before camp you get a chance to run one of the “bigger” rapids today in Steer Ridge.
Hiking Opportunity: Firewater Canyon or Flat Canyon
4:00pm We will pull off river for another evening of big sandy beaches, exploration, contemplation and beautiful starry skies. The camp crew will assemble our River Side Oasis as you sit back and relax or take a short hike. The designated KID GUIDE will entertain the children with outdoor games and activities while parents relax and enjoy the scenery and relaxed atmosphere.
7:00pm Dinner Menu changes daily and features freshly made entrees and dessert. Meals include Steaks, BBQ or Lasagna along with desserts of homemade brownies or pineapple upside-down cake. Dinner is served on linen clad tables at sunset. Vegetarian option is available. Beer or wine is available.
Spend the evening in warm camaraderie as you relax and enjoy the desert wonders around you. We may have a fire to roast marshmallows over.
River Camp— B, L, D
Day 4 – Majestic Canyons Rafting-Deepest part of the canyon  -  Beautiful, Long Sandy Beaches, More Rapids including Rock Creek and Three Canyon Rapid  5000 foot canyon walls  Rock Creek Ranch
7:00am-9:00am Breakfast is served in your canyon dining room. Breakfast offerings will vary throughout your rafting expedition. Hot coffee, tea and chocolate are always available, as are juices, fresh fruit and bagels.
After breakfast, clients will board the boats and we will head down river. We will run through Rock Creek Rapid, and then stop for a great hike and some exploration time as we visit the Rock Creek Ranch. Here we will see many relics of early pioneer history, including a wonderful cabin built from hand-hewn timbers.
We pass through the deepest canyons of the Green River with over 5000 feet from river level to the plateau above; this is deeper than the Grand Canyon.
1:00pm Enjoy another healthy and delicious Lunch, served as you visit a large sandy beach alongside the river. Vegetarian option is available. Beer or soda is available.
This afternoon we will spend time playing in the 20 plus fun and fast rapids we will run. Highlight rapids include Chandler Falls, Three Canyon, and Belknap Falls. All are classic whitewater with fun rolling waves.
Hiking Opportunity: Rock Creek Ranch or Three Canyon.
4:00pm We will pull off river for an afternoon of hiking, swimming and yard games such as horseshoes or bocce. The crew will set up the camp as guests relax. The beaches on day 4 are always HUGE with great places to relax by the water or play games on the sand.
7:00pm Dinner will be served on linen covered tables at sunset. Guides will tell stories of early explorers and of more recent inhabitants of the canyons we have explored thus far.
Tonight we will experience a night of peaceful camping. Fall asleep to the quiet sounds of river music: quiet splashing accompanied by the high tones of crickets and the low tones of nearby owls.
River Camp—B, L, D
Day 5 – Majestic Canyons Rafting   A New Canyon   Range Creek Rapid  Coal Creek Rapid
9:00 am Breakfast Served Riverside This morning’s fare is complimented by the sound of rushing water and the anticipation of a great day of running some of the biggest rapids in the canyon. We will load everything back onto the boats and prepare ourselves for the exciting day at hand.
This morning we will reach the end of first canyons and enter Gray Canyon. The scenery will change from the dramatic red sandstone to the more subdued gray and yellow tones of Gray Canyon. We will finish Majestic Canyons with the two biggest rapids in Wire Fence and Three Fords.
Gray Canyon is famous for it’s Dinosaur bones and Outlaw history. The Green River is slower here with great chances to swim and play in the Inflatable Kayaks (Duckies) before we stop to scout and then run the Range Creek Rapid.
12:00 pm Stop for Lunch and for some “Land Time”. While the guides prepare lunch, guests are welcome to explore the canyon a bit or build sand castles on the expansive beaches of Rabbit Valley.
1:30 pm Once we have finished with lunch, we get back on the boats and head into more whitewater. This afternoon we will navigate through Coal Creek and Poverty rapids.
We will stop at the Coal Creek rapids to take a look at one of the bigger rapids on the trip. In 1911 this area was a proposed dam site before the company went bankrupt. There are several cabins and old relics to explore here.
Hiking Opportunity: Three Fords, Space Rock, Range Creek, Coal Creek
5:00 pm We will pull off the river. While the camp crew recreates the riverside oasis, guests are welcome to kick back, relax and relive the day’s adventures over and over again as the evening deepens and a bright canopy of stars replaces the blue sky.
Traditionally, this last night is a “Dress Up” night. Anything goes, from formal wear to clown outfits with floppy hats. Guests are not required to participate, but are welcome to use their imagination and help celebrate an amazing trip. The guides like to take the kids and setup a play for the adults.
River Camp-B, L & D
Day 6 – Thursday Gray Canyon Rafting and Return to Moab   Nefertiti Rock   Rattlesnake Rapid   Stone Cabin
9:00 am Your final day of rafting begins with hot coffee, tea or hot chocolate followed by a delicious breakfast, prepared by your guides.
This morning we will pass through the final big rapid, Rattlesnake Rapid. We may have some opportunities for hiking, swimming and sand castles. We’ll also see Nefertiti Rock, which some believe to resemble the ancient Queen Nefertiti. We may stop at the Price River to see some pictures from the Anasazi Indians.
12:00 pm We’ll stop for a final meal in your Canyon Dining Room, and possibly for a quick hike.
1:00 pm We’ll climb back aboard the boats and continue downstream, through the final rapids on this section of the Green River. We may stop for a quick hike to the Stone Cabin.
3:00 pm We’ll pull off the Green River at Swasey’s Boat Ramp, just after traversing the final rapid of your journey. You will be escorted to the bus for your return to Moab.
You will be transferred back to the Gonzo Inn in Moab for your overnight. It is about an hour drive back to town.
Day 7  Departure

NOTE: All hikes are optional. Guests will not be required to participate if they do not wish to. 

While on the river, 24hr power is not available – those with medical equipment such as a sleep apnea machine or oxygen re-circulator should be advised.

Legend: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

You can expect warm, sunny, delightful days in Southeastern Utah. In April through June, high temperatures range between 70 and 90. July and August high temperatures typically range between 90 and 100, with September and October temperatures ranging between 70 and 80. The climate here is very dry with little humidity and not oppressively sweltering. Summer evenings are quite comfortable though cool in spring and fall. Other than an occasional rain cloud, there are few overcast days.

We provide enough civilization for anyone to be comfortable on our river rafting trips. Great meals, cozy sleeping bags, comfortable chairs and professional service-oriented guides create a relaxing and comfortable camp setting, complimenting the relaxed pace of the day's river rafting activities. From the first call to last meal the SGE team is the friendliest, most competent and fun group of professional travel associates in the business.

RELAX: In the Comfort of our cozy chairs, sit-down dining and fabulous meals. Your Vacation is our priority: whether you are a novice camper or a great outdoorsman, our goal is to help each guest enjoy their river vacation.

Camping In Style
Camps are on beautiful sandy beaches. The supply raft arrives at camp and creates a river lounge, restaurant and tent bungalows. Our private river chef begins the evening’s dining presentation. Enjoy a cool beverage on the riverbank in comfy chairs. Dine at sunset on linen clad, candle lit tables. We depart every morning after a healthy and hearty breakfast. Camp assistants will take down the camp and off we go on the day’s adventure. 
We are renowned for combining luxury comforts with the most beautiful nature in the world. By day the raft is the mode-of-travel, drifting you past incredible scenery and historic places. By night the dining is on linen covered tables on sandy beaches. The meals are prepared by our expert chef and served at sunset. Sleeping quarters are in oversized tents erected by camp staff and include comfy cot beds, tables and night lights.
The guides, the chef and camp attendants will do all the work leaving you time to hike, explore and relax. Each evening your dedicated camp staff establishes camp on the riverbank.
From the oversized tents to linen covered tables and gourmet meals prepared by your chef, combined with mind-boggling vistas and spectacular sunsets-this adventure provides the full enjoyment of the rugged outdoors while wrapped in Luxury. Indulge.

Passports
Valid passport required by all nationals referred to in the chart ; validity varies - for most countries the passport must be valid for at least six months from the date on which the holder enters the USA. If not, the holder will be admitted until the expiration date on the passport; check with the embassy (see Contact Addresses).
Passport Note
(a) For nationals included in the Visa Waiver Program (see below), passports must be valid for at least 90 days from date of entry.
(b) All travellers entering the USA under the Visa Waiver Program require individual machine-readable passports. Children included on a parent's passport also now require their own machine-readable passport. Travellers not in possession of machine-readable passports will require a valid USA entry visa.
(c) Passports issued on or after 26 October 2005 will need to have a biometric identifier in order for the holder to travel visa free under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Machine-readable passports issued between 26 October 2005 and 25 October 2006 require a digital photograph printed on the data page or an integrated chip with information from the data page. Machine-readable passports issued on or after 26 October 2006 will require an integrated chip with information from the data page (e-passport).

The US has announced new measures that require all travellers to provide details online 72 hours prior to travel.
ESTA: The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) came into force on 12 January 2009. It is a fully automated, electronic system for screening passengers before they begin travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. ESTA applications must be submitted at least 72 hours before travel to the USA. Some websites may charge you for the service but you can apply online for free at www.dhs.gov. The granting of an ESTA does not guarantee entry to the USA.

New Requirements for Travellers: As of 23 January 2007 all persons, including US citizens, travelling by air between the USA and Canada, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda are required to present a valid passport, or other approved document, when entering or re-entering the USA. Similar requirements for those travelling by land or sea will be introduced on 1 June 2009.

For further details about the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, visit the website of the US Department of State: (website: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html).

Visas
Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days except:
1. nationals of Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Hungary, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania and Slovak Republic, who do require a visa.
Visa Note
(a) Landed Immigrants of Canada and British residents of Bermuda who are citizens of, and have valid passports from, Commonwealth countries or Ireland are not eligible to enter the USA without a visa. (b) All passengers using US airports for transit purposes are required to obtain a transit visa. This does not affect qualified travellers travelling visa free under the Visa Waiver Program. (d) To qualify for visa-free travel under the Visa Waiver Program, nationals must travel on a valid passport, for holiday, transit or business purposes only and for a stay not exceeding 90 days. (e) Passengers must have the full address and ZIP code of where they are staying in the USA to be able to fully complete the I-94W form. Note: Airlines are also required to collect passenger details, including the address of their first night's accommodation in the USA, before they board the aircraft. (f) 2. Holders of UK passports with the endorsement British Subject, British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Protected Person, British Overseas Citizen or British National (Overseas) Citizen do not qualify for the Visa Waiver Program. A passport which states holder has right of abode or indefinite leave to remain in the UK does not qualify for visa free travel. (g) A visa does not expire with the expiry of the holder’s passport. An unexpired, endorsed visa in an expired passport may be presented for entry into the USA, as long as the visa itself has not been cancelled, is undamaged, is less than 10 years old and is presented with a valid non-expired passport, provided that both passports are for the same nationality. (h) Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist, Business, Transit and Student: US$131.
Validity
Visas may be used for travel to the USA until the date it expires. Some visas are valid for multiple entries. The length of stay in the USA is determined by US immigration officials at the time of entry but is generally six months; there is, however, no set time.
Applications to:
Embassy or consulate (see Contact Addresses).
Working Days Required
Usually five after interview. Some cases may take up to 12 weeks – check with embassy/consulate.